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Startups & Venture Capital 13 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Kunal Shah Sets Three Priorities for WhatsApp as Meta Pushes Beyond Messaging

WhatsApp’s new global head, Kunal Shah, is signaling a broader strategic agenda for the messaging platform, with artificial intelligence, financial services and stronger user connections emerging as his stated priorities. In a social media post, Shah outlined a vision that suggests WhatsApp may deepen its role in everyday digital life well beyond chat, payments and calls.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read

Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy27 Oct 2026, 04:34 PM IST

Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh Residents Can Report Emergencies via Mana Mitra WhatsApp Service

As Cyclone Arnab disrupts normal life across parts of Andhra Pradesh, authorities have urged affected residents to report emergencies through the Mana Mitra WhatsApp service by sending “Hi” to 9552300009. The digital channel is being used to flag power outages, fallen trees, collapsed walls, waterlogging and other cyclone-related hazards, aiming to speed up response and improve coordination on the ground.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:04 AM IST)

Bombay High Court Says Circulating WhatsApp Video Can Attract SC/ST Act

The Bombay High Court has held that circulating a victim’s videos on WhatsApp can fall within the ambit of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act when the conduct is tied to caste-based exploitation and humiliation. The ruling comes in a case where the accused allegedly demanded favours from a victim belonging to an SC/ST community and, after refusal, shared the victim’s videos on the messaging platform.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (07:30 AM IST)

Maharashtra Poll Body Tells BLOs to Accept Voter Papers on WhatsApp, Verify at Homes if Needed

Maharashtra’s Chief Electoral Officer S. Chockalingam has instructed booth-level officers to accept voter-related documents through WhatsApp and, where necessary, verify them at voters’ homes during the ongoing special intensive revision exercise. The directive comes as the deadline for claims and objections has been extended to October 12, signalling a more flexible and outreach-heavy approach to voter list correction.

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National Governance & Policy11 Oct 2026, 11:16 PM IST

BJP Councillor R. Sreelekha Says She Considered Quitting Over Delayed Ward Demands and Online Abuse

BJP councillor R. Sreelekha has said she expressed an intent to resign after long-pending ward demands were repeatedly delayed, describing the strain as mentally distressing. In a video posted on her YouTube channel, she said some residents reacted harshly in the ward’s WhatsApp group, intensifying the pressure on her public role.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 02:09 AM IST

Pakistan-Linked Spy Network Targeted Navy’s Eastern Command Through Social Media Lures, Probe Reveals

Indian authorities are investigating a Pakistan-linked espionage network that allegedly used fake female profiles on Facebook to befriend servicemen, shift conversations to WhatsApp, and solicit sensitive details on ship and submarine movements. The probe has widened to 18 suspects, including 13 naval personnel, with two people already in custody as investigators map the extent of the breach and its operational damage.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors22 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Meta Hit With Record $25 Billion Fine Over User Data Privacy Lies

Meta has been fined $25 billion over what regulators described as repeated lies about user data privacy, marking the largest penalty ever imposed on the Facebook owner. The sanction exceeds the company’s earlier $18 billion settlement with California and intensifies global scrutiny of how Big Tech handles personal information.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors21 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Meta’s Muse Reaches 10 Million U.S. Downloads in 40 Days, Joining an Elite App Club

Meta’s AI companion Muse has crossed 10 million U.S. downloads in just 40 days, a pace achieved by only 11 other apps in the market, according to new data. The milestone underscores both the scale of Meta’s distribution advantage and the early consumer pull of its latest AI product. Fresh retention figures also suggest Muse is holding users better than several rival AI apps, a critical sign that the product may be converting curiosity into repeat engagement.

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